The term supergroup tends to conjure up images of self-indulgent aging rockers, usually past their sell-by date.

However, Modern Studies are the exception, bringing together the combined talents of the amazing Emily Scott, the ubiquitous Rob St John, drummer/venue manager Joe Smillie and arguably Scotland’s most prolific cellist Pete Harvey. Carried by a piano melody and Scott’s captivating vocals, the band’s debut single Ten White Horses begins as an understated joy before building into a magical climax of quirky brilliance.

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The band kicked off 2016 with a sold out headline show at King Tuts, promoting the release of their debut EP ‘Love The Taste,’ and we witnessed the band deliver a flawless, high-energy set at last week’s XpoNorth Festival.

They play the T Break Stage at T In The Park on 8 July [selected by music industry judges from over 1,000 entries], with a pre-festival show at Glasgow’s The Hug & Pint on 5 July.
As part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe they also perform at the Electric Circus on 25 August.

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